canvas

US /ˈkæn.vəs/
UK /ˈkæn.vəs/
"canvas" picture
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a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or cotton, used for making sails, tents, and other heavy-duty items.

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The artist stretched the canvas over a wooden frame.
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They used heavy-duty canvas for the tent.
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ducktarpaulinsailcloth
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an oil painting on canvas

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The gallery displayed several beautiful canvases.
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He spent years working on that large canvas.
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paintingartworkpicture
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the background or setting for an event or situation

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The city provided a vibrant canvas for the street artists.
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His life became a canvas for his political beliefs.
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backdropsettingbackground
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to solicit votes, opinions, or support from (people)

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The volunteers went door-to-door to canvas for the local candidate.
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The team decided to canvas the neighborhood for new members.
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solicitpollsurveycanvass